June 2, 2026 City Council

The June 2, 2026 meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council authorized professional services agreements with Bundy Young Sims and Potter Incorporated for architectural and engineering services related to the renovation of Fire Station 4 and the conversion of Kirby Middle School into the new police department headquarters and municipal court facility. A key presentation detailed the city's long-term flood mitigation plan, highlighting the need for a professional services agreement with HDR, a global engineering firm, to prepare a preliminary engineering report on flood mitigation alternatives focused on the Wichita River and East Plum Creek. The council also held public hearings on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling approximately $1.2 million and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, with recommendations for funding various public service agencies and affordable housing initiatives. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance to amend zoning regulations to allow temporary workforce housing developments to address housing supply challenges related to large-scale projects. The council accepted a $10,000 grant from the ASPCA for animal adoption events and discussed ongoing community engagement efforts. Motions to approve the consent agenda and various ordinances passed unanimously. The meeting also featured community proclamations and citizen comments but no other direct contract awards or capital project approvals beyond those noted.